Information, not medical advice
Everything on this site is general information. It isn’t a substitute for advice from a doctor, pharmacist or other qualified professional who knows your health history. Don’t start, stop or change any treatment because of something you read here.
What our evidence summaries mean
When we describe research, we report what a study found in the people and preparation it tested. An evidence rating describes the strength of research on a topic; it isn’t a recommendation to use shilajit for that purpose. Product evaluations cover documentation, testing, identity and purchasing, not health effects. See our evidence rating system.
Who should check with a professional first
- Pregnant or breastfeedingThere is no safety data.
- Taking medicinesInteractions haven’t been formally studied.
- Long-term conditionsIncluding heart, kidney, liver or blood conditions.
- Under 18No research in young people.
- Before surgeryTell the clinical team about any supplement you take.
Full details: Is shilajit safe? and medication interactions.
If you have a reaction
Stop taking the product and seek medical advice. In an emergency, call 999. For urgent advice that isn’t an emergency, contact NHS 111. You can report a suspected side effect from a food supplement through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.[1] See reporting a problem.
Health claims
We don’t make claims that shilajit prevents, treats or cures any disease. Where we discuss a claim made by others, we say whether evidence supports it and whether UK rules allow it. See what UK sellers can claim.
Sources & further reading
Primary research, regulators and standards bodies are cited first. A source being listed here does not mean it supports every claim made by sellers; it supports the specific statement it is attached to.
- Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Herbal products: safety update (Drug Safety Update). GOV.UK. View source (opens in a new tab) [Regulator safety update]